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A wealthy traveller fears an ambush, while one with empty pockets
journeys on in safety.
A wealthy traveller fears an ambush, while one with empty pockets
journeys on in safety.
It so falls out
That what we have we prize not to the worth
Whiles we enjoy read more
It so falls out
That what we have we prize not to the worth
Whiles we enjoy it; but being lacked and lost,
Why, then we rack the value.
He that lives well sees a farre off.
He that lives well sees a farre off.
There is no useful thing which may not be turned to an injurious
purpose.
There is no useful thing which may not be turned to an injurious
purpose.
In time comes he whom God sends.
In time comes he whom God sends.
Neither eyes on letters, nor hands in coffers.
Neither eyes on letters, nor hands in coffers.
The cause ceasing, the effect ceases also.
The cause ceasing, the effect ceases also.
Two other tender drops, which ready stood,
Each in their crystal sluice.
Two other tender drops, which ready stood,
Each in their crystal sluice.